Nigeria has announced a 19-athlete squad for the Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games, featuring 12 women and 7 men across six sports. The event, starting on October 31, is historic as it is the first Olympic event hosted in Africa.
Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, Director-General of the National Institute for Sports, urged Team Nigeria to exhibit discipline and sportsmanship at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, emphasizing the importance of integrity and the country's image.
Team Nigeria is set to depart for Dakar, Senegal, on October 29, 2026, with 19 athletes competing in six sports at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, which begin on October 31, 2026.
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